Brain worm

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.

For a list of all worms, see list of worms.

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brain worm w
HP	15-30
HD	Hit dice::5
XP	Monster experience::95
Speed	10 {{#set:Monster speed=10}}
AC	Monster AC::1
EV	Monster evasion::5
MR	20 {{#set:Monster magic resistance=20}}
Attack1	6 (bite: plain)
Max Chunks	Monster max chunks::3
Type of Meat	Inedible
Resistances	None
Vulnerabilities	Holy
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Brainless {{#set:Monster intelligence=Brainless}}
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Natural
Size	Small {{#set:Monster size=Small}}
Type	worm, brain worm
Flags	Evil

A slimy mauve worm with a greatly distended head, this creature feeds on the intellects of sentient beings.

Useful Info

A brain worm is an evil insect with a smiting-type intelligence draining attack, making it a pest to spellcasters and a potential source of stat death to characters with low intelligence scores.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1	Brain Feed	Magical flag

Tips & Tricks

• A ring of sustain attributes will protect you from the loss of intelligence. Stat zero is a concern, but brain worms are so weak you should be able to kill them long before then. Just be careful if you come across multiple brain worms at once, and prioritise them over other monsters if you're reliant on your intelligence to cast spells or if your intelligence is dangerously low.

History

• In 0.31, brain worms will return as a sewer- and Abyss-exclusive monster. They'll have Brain Bite, a new MP-draining spell.
• Brain worms were removed in 0.18.